Conservative party suffers historic losses in UK local elections
Labour's success in local elections suggests a possible win in the upcoming U.K. general election, with key victories in councils and parliament seats. [ more ]
What is at stake in UK local voting ahead of a looming general election
Local elections in England and Wales serve as a critical indicator for the upcoming U.K. general election, showcasing a potential shift in power dynamics. [ more ]
England's Local Elections and Their Wider Significance, Explained
Local elections in England and Wales to serve as a bellwether of general public opinion and potential power shift in upcoming national elections. [ more ]
Rishi Sunak argues he can still win general election despite council seat losses
Rishi Sunak remains confident in the face of possible losses during local elections, focusing on specific wins and aiming for victory in the general election. [ more ]
London mayoral election 2024: Who are the candidates?
The Conservative Party is currently in the process of selecting a candidate to take on Mr Khan in 2024 and has announced a shortlist of three names: Susan Hall, Mozammel Hossain, and Daniel Korski.The Green Party has also named a candidate but the Liberal Democrats are still deciding.The election will be held on May 2, simultaneously with elections to the London Assembly and local elections.
Our hopes were so high': the women who caught the mood of the Good Friday deal look back, 25 years on
1. The Good Friday Agreement of 1998 served as a historic milestone in the Northern Ireland peace process, leading to a reduction of violence and a power-sharing government.
2. The agreement was supported by a wide range of people, including women in both Catholic and Protestant communities who worked to build bridges and promote peace.
3. 25 years on, the Good Friday Agreement has shown that a lasting peace can be achieved when people come together and are willing to take risks for the [ more ]
Caroline Lucas to quit as MP to focus on climate campaigning
The Green Party's only MP Caroline Lucas wil stand down at the next election to focus on fighting nature and climate emergencies, she has announced.Ms Lucas, who had two spells as leader of her party, said her role in Parliament meant she had struggled to spend the time I want on the crises facing the environment.
Ministers move ahead with plans to restrict EU voting rights
Ministers are moving ahead with plans to remove the right of EU citizens to vote and stand in elections in England and Northern Ireland.Seven years after the UK voted for Brexit, the Government confirmed plans to remove the automatic right of EU citizens to vote and stand in local elections.Levelling Up minister Dehenna Davison, in a written ministerial statement, told MPs that the Government had published draft secondary legislation to bring forward the change.
Woking council declares bankruptcy with 1.2bn deficit
Woking council has declared it is effectively bankrupt after admitting a risky investment spree involving hotels and skyscrapers overseen by its former Conservative administration had left it facing a deficit of 1.2bn.The Surrey council, the most heavily indebted local authority in England, said it had issued a section 114 notice on Wednesday in response to unprecedented financial challenges facing the town.
Britain's Conservatives trounced in local elections
Britain's ruling Conservative Party suffers significant losses in local elections, indicating a potential power shift in upcoming general elections. [ more ]
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Labour's lead in national polls anticipates a general election victory. Party made significant gains but also lost seats, putting pressure on the Prime Minister. [ more ]
U.K. Conservatives Suffer Sharp Setbacks in Early Results of Local Elections
The Conservative Party faced setbacks in local elections, a potential indicator for the coming general election, challenging Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. [ more ]
Watch: Keir Starmer arrives at polling station with his dog to cast election vote
Labour leader Keir Starmer and wife vote in local and London Mayoral elections, seen as a test of public opinion before Rishi Sunak's potential election later this year. [ more ]
U.K. Conservatives Hold Their Breath: How Bad Will Local Elections Be?
The outcome of local elections in England and Wales will serve as a barometer for the upcoming general election, with the Conservative Party expected to face significant losses. [ more ]
California passed a law to stop pay to play' in local politics. After two years, legislators want to gut it
A 2022 law in California aimed to limit businesses' influence on local elections, supported by legislators but facing opposition for potential watering down. [ more ]
From potholes to planning: the issues at stake in England's 2 May local elections
The local elections are seen as a crucial test for Rishi Sunak's premiership, with implications on national polls. Local issues like council cuts and potholes are significant factors influencing voters. [ more ]
From Tyneside to London: five key battlegrounds in England's 2 May local elections
Local elections across the UK will reveal party performance ahead of a general election. Rishi Sunak's premiership could be affected by the outcomes. [ more ]
Poland votes in local elections test for Tusk DW 04/07/2024
Polish voters are participating in local elections to gauge support for the new liberal government led by Premier Donald Tusk.
The local elections serve as a test for the pro-European stance of Tusk's government amidst a close race with the conservative Law and Justice party. [ more ]
Alameda's school tax Measure E passing with slim majority Wednesday
Measure E, a parcel tax for Alameda's public schools, was winning with a majority, providing significant funding for the district.
The funds generated by Measure E would account for 20% of the annual budget for Alameda Unified School District for the next nine fiscal years. [ more ]
Kosovo complains of biased western envoys in talks with its former foe Serbia
Kosovo's prime minister on Thursday complained of bias against his country from the United States and the European Union and tolerance of what he called Serbia's authoritarian regime.Prime Minister Albin Kurti said his Cabinet took a different stance.We insist that behaving well with an autocrat doesn't make him behave better.
Amid row over 'drought berries,' German lawmakers cancel trip to southern Spain
A German parliamentary delegation canceled plans Monday for a visit to fruit farms in a drought-hit region of southern Spain, after a campaign in Germany to discourage consumers from buying drought berries sparked political controversy.The cross-party visit by nine German lawmakers this week was meant to include a stop in the Donana national park in Andalusia, home to some of Europe's most important wetlands.
France, Germany urge new elections in Kosovo following flare-up in ethnic tensions
The leaders of France and Germany have urged their counterparts in Kosovo and Serbia to agree on holding new municipal elections in northern Kosovo, hoping that another ballot would quell a flare-up of ethnic tensions that have led to violent protests in the region.Speaking at a summit in Moldova on Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron said that he and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had advocated for fresh mayoral elections in four municipalities and questioned the democratic legitimacy of the votes held in northern Kosovo in April.
Car Bombing in Russian-Occupied Ukraine Shows Reach of War
A car bomb killed at least one person on Friday night in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine, according to Ukrainian and Russian officials, highlighting the war's reach far beyond the front lines as Ukrainian partisans aim to undermine their occupiers.The blast occurred in Mykhailivka, a town in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region.
Spanish Prime Minister Calls Snap Election for July
Spain's prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, said Monday that he would dissolve Parliament and called a snap election for July after his Socialist Workers' Party suffered several defeats in regional and local elections over the weekend.I took this decision after looking at the results of the elections of yesterday, Mr. Sanchez said in a speech in front of Spain's presidential palace.
Spain PM's shock election call brings unruly coalition to heel
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's snap general election call breaks apart the coalition he built with the far-left United We Can party, marking a line in the sand with a movement born from grassroots activism whose electoral fortunes have nosedived.On Monday, Sanchez brought forward a national election expected in December to July 23 after the conservative Popular Party, or PP, and far-right Vox movement dramatically increased their vote share in Sunday's local and regional elections.
Spain heads to polls amid rows over Eta and allegations of voter fraud
Spaniards are voting in regional and municipal polls that will serve as a gauge of the political mood ahead of December's general election, and which come after a bitter and fractious campaign marred by a row over the defunct terrorist organisation, Eta, and by allegations of electoral fraud.Sunday's elections, in which 12 regional governments and 8,000 municipal councils are up for grabs, are likely to be a closely fought race between the governing Spanish Socialist Workers party (PSOE) and the opposition conservative People's party (PP).
The Guardian view on water politics in Europe: a new fault line | Editorial
In April, Spain's prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, suggested that severe drought would become one of the central political and territorial debates of our country in the coming years.That stark warning surely applies to southern Europe as a whole, as the prospect of another summer crisis looms, following a disastrously dry winter.